The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has shared details of the deportation of a Pakistani national, Syed Rizvi, who entered the United States “illegally” and was removed on February 25.
In a post on X, the FBI announced its collaboration with multiple agencies across the country to facilitate Rizvi’s removal, stating, “The #FBI is partnering with agencies nationwide to support immigration enforcement operations. Learn how @FBIDallas, @ICEgov, and @ERODallas worked together to remove a Pakistani national identified as a national security priority.”
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a statement confirming Rizvi’s deportation, stating, “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Dallas removed an illegally present Pakistani national identified as a national security priority to his home country on February 25.”
According to ICE Dallas, Syed Rizvi, 56, was designated as a national security priority by U.S. intelligence sources and deemed removable under the Immigration and Nationality Act. Prior to his deportation, Rizvi was residing in Dallas, Texas, without authorization.
“ERO Dallas arrested Rizvi on January 31 following a routine traffic stop. He was ordered removed by an immigration judge on January 24. Rizvi entered the United States legally on September 20, 2017, near the New York port of entry but violated the terms of his admission,” the statement noted.
Josh Johnson, acting director of Enforcement and Removals Operations (ERO) Dallas Field Office, emphasized the importance of national security in the deportation process. “Illegal aliens suspected or known to have ties to organizations that threaten public safety will not find refuge in the US,” he said. “Our most important priority is to arrest and remove those who pose an imminent danger to the citizens of the U.S.”
Rizvi’s deportation follows a strong statement by FBI Director Kash Patel, reaffirming the U.S. government’s commitment to tracking down terrorists worldwide. Patel highlighted a recent successful operation at Dulles airfield, where FBI personnel, along with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), apprehended a terrorist wanted for the 2021 Afghanistan Abbey Gate attack.
Patel reinforced the U.S. stance on combating terrorism, stating in a post on X, “To terrorists around the world responsible for harming Americans: We will hunt the ends of the earth and find you.”